Bridges. A few days ago, I listened to a politician discuss the challenge of replacing a bridge in his state. Everyone agreed that it was the right thing to do but no one was willing to take on the challenge because of the unknown risk attached to it. For him, the benefit of trying seemed… Read more »
IIB Insider: Advice from Bill Gates
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-our-leaders-can-do-now-bill-gates “In 2015, I urged world leaders in a TED talk to prepare for a pandemic the same way they prepare for war—by running simulations to find the cracks in the system. As we’ve seen this year, we have a long way to go. But I still believe that if we make the right… Read more »
IIB’s Visiting Scholar Program: Enhancing Our Global Perspective
International scholars from around the world enhance the diverse, global perspective at the Kelley School of Business. The Institute for International Business welcomes scholars with varied backgrounds to participate in the exchange of ideas, research, and faculty collaboration at Indiana University’s Bloomington Campus. This past year, IIB hosted Professor Yaqun Yi. Yaqun Yi serves as… Read more »
CIBER Focus: Facing Today’s Key Global Water Challenges & Creating Social and Economic Value
Jamie Saxe, Senior Director, Xylem Watermark and Corporate Social Responsibility, is responsible for expanding Xylem Watermark, Xylem’s corporate citizenship program, by increasing global employee engagement and program growth to engage key customers, suppliers, and business partners. She is also leading the development of new commercial offerings that will serve populations and markets most vulnerable to… Read more »
IIB Contributes to Important Economic Report
IIB’s LaVonn Schlegel and Suzanne Lodato contributed to an economic report commissioned by the American Australian Business Council. IU’s President Michael McRobbie presented the report at a CEO Summit in Washington DC last week: https://blog.kelley.iu.edu/2019/04/23/iu-president-presents-kelley-authored-economic-report-at-ceo-summit-in-washington-d-c/ ….
CIBER Focus: “Russia’s Green Economy, Environmental/Climate Policy, and Today’s Civil Society” with Angelina Davydova
Angelina Davydova works as an environmental and climate journalist writing for Russian and international media. She currently serves as director of the Bureau of Environmental Information, and is also a lecturer at St. Petersburg State University in Russia. In addition, she is a 2018-19 fellow with The Humphrey Fellowship Program at the University of California,… Read more »
Congressman Lee Hamilton Speaks with MENA Students on Leadership
Former Congressman Lee Hamilton met with 39 young leaders from the Middle East and North Africa over the summer as part of the Global Leadership and Innovation (GLI) program. He gave candid remarks on his career in Congress and the key components of leadership before answering a wide range of student questions about U.S. policy… Read more »
Understanding the Negative Consequences of Empathy
CIBER Focus Interview with Dr. Fritz Breithaupt, October 3, 2018 When most people think of empathy, they view it as a purely positive force. It allows individuals to connect with and show compassion to one another. While these traits remain true, what often gets overlooked is some of the negative impacts that can also be… Read more »
CIBER Focus Interview: Education & Human Devastation Syndrome in Syria
A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Mary Stylidi to discuss a specific aspect of the Syrian refugee crisis that deserves recognition among the international community. While many do discuss the plight of Syrians, the political situation in the civil war, or the journey to other countries, research and news… Read more »